Barrel construction would be suspect if you want to use for a boil kettle. Most barrels use a plastic seal between the sides and bottom, which is then roll crimped in place. I would hate to have a 40 gallon boil going and have that seal melt or deform. They would make great HLT/MLT though.

Barrel construction would be suspect if you want to use for a boil kettle. Most barrels use a plastic seal between the sides and bottom, which is then roll crimped in place. I would hate to have a 40 gallon boil going and have that seal melt or deform. They would make great HLT/MLT though.

True, but at that price, you could take it apart, rip the seal out, and have a welder put the bottom back in. If they are for sure stainless, you HAVE to buy them.